Yoshimura

Legendary moto aftermarket tuning company Yoshimura entered the MTB market four years ago now, with their Chilao flat pedal. There was a lot to like about that pedal, although our review noted a couple of small points of potential improvement at the time. Fast forward to present day, and Yoshimura is releasing a new version of the Chilao, dubbed the Chilao SS. The “SS” stands for Static Spring, which refers to a clever preload system designed to keep sideloads away from the bearings and help the pedal to feel fresh and free of any bearing slop (Yoshimura has been granted a patent pending...

If you are into motorcycle racing or tuning, you know Yoshimura. Founded in 1954 by Hideo “Pops” Yoshimura, the company has an endless list of innovations and wins to its name, whether on the road or in the dirt. For proof, look no further than the current supercross standings where Ken Roczen is locked in a tight battle for the top spot, or the excellent start by team HRC in MXGP. But what does this have to do with mountain bikes you ask? It turns out that the president of American-based Yoshimura R&D, Yusaku Yoshimura, is an avid mountain biker, and it didn’t take much for him to start...